Illinois High School Basketball - Charleston trounced by Meridian
December 5, 2023: Mounds, IL 62964 The Meridian Bobcats routed the visiting Charleston Bluejays basketball team by a final score of 53-14 in Tuesday's non-league game.
In their next game, the Bobcats face the Shawnee Redskins (Wolf Lake, IL) in a South Egyptian game, on Thursday, December 7. Meridian will attempt to move on its 4-2 season record. The Redskins enter the game with a 1-1 record after their 50-16 non-league loss to Steeleville (Steeleville, IL).
With the defeat, Charleston moves to 0-4 on the year. The Bluejays travel to Oak Ridge (Oak Ridge, MO) to face the Blue Jays in a non-league game on Wednesday, December 6. The Blue Jays enter the game with a record of 4-0. Oak Ridge won 41-38 in their recent non-league game against Grandview (Hillsboro, MO)